insignificant

[in-sig-nif-i-kuhnt] / ˌɪn sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt /

ADJECTIVE

not important; of no consequence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inconsequential infinitesimal irrelevant meager meaningless minimal minor minuscule negligible paltry pointless senseless trivial unimportant

WEAK

casual immaterial inappreciable inconsiderable lesser light lightweight little minim minute nondescript nonessential not worth mentioning nugatory petty purportless scanty secondary small trifling unsubstantial

Antonyms

STRONGEST

big huge important large major meaningful relevant sensible significant substantial useful valuable worthwhile

WEAK

consequential

Example Sentences

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"Even if you had witnessed something you feel is of no importance, seemingly insignificant pieces of information could be of great help," they said in a statement released by West Midlands Police.

From BBC

A difference of 477 millionths of a second may seem insignificant.

From Science Daily

Suddenly, their erstwhile insignificant finale against Arizona on Sunday is vitally important.

From Los Angeles Times

But in a not insignificant number of cases, the fee to borrow certain stocks is much higher—in some cases over 100% annualized.

From Barron's

Students with moderate or severe symptoms showed a notably reduced percentage of circulatory NK cells, while those with minimal or mild symptoms showed only a small and statistically insignificant decrease.

From Science Daily

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